Asthenia is a symptom that is manifested by a state of general weakness or lack of energy, due to a reduction or loss of muscle strength, easy fatigue and inadequate reaction to stimuli. The state of weakness does not depend on workload or employed efforts (although aggravates the condition of the organism) and it disappears at rest. The condition may have a psychic origin (noticed in 50% of cases, especially in anxious or depressed patients) or a physical one, and therefore depends on the presence of other diseases.
What kind of diseases can be associated with asthenia?
The following diseases may be associated with asthenia:
- Metabolic acidosis
- Acromegaly
- AIDS
- Respiratory allergies
- Amyloidosis
- Anaemia
- Angina pectoris
- Anxiety
- Sleep apnoea
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Perianal abscess
- Atherosclerosis
- Botulism
- COPD
- Colon cancer
- Celiac disease
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Cholecystitis
- Colitis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Coronary artery disease
- Dengue
- Depression
- Dyslipidemia
- Mental disorders
- Ebola
- Emphysema
- Hepatitis
- Sunburn
- Herpes zoster
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral gastroenteritis
- Ophthalmic herpes zoster
- Myocardial infarction
- Influence
- Kidney failure
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Lactose intolerance
- Food intolerance
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Male hypogonadism
- Hypothyroidism
- Leprosy
- Leukemia
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Malaria
- Cat-scratch disease
- Chagas disease
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Meningitis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Molluscum
- Mononucleosis
- Addison's disease
- Alzheimer's disease
- Crohn's disease
- Graves' – Basedow disease
- Hashimoto
- Paget's disease
- Mumps
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Whooping cough
- Pityriasis rosea
- Polycythemia vera
- Poliomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Anger
- Rubella
- Salmonella
- Scarlet fever
- Scleroderma
- Multiple sclerosis
- Scurvy
- Syphilis
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Sinusitis
- Fatty liver
- Typhus
- Tonsillitis
- Toxoplasmosis
- African trypanosomiasis
- Tuberculosis
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Gastric ulcer
- Burns
- Smallpox
- Chickenpox
Remember that this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence.
What is the therapy for asthenia?
Generally the asthenia is not treated directly or through targeted therapy, but indirectly, specialists treat the underlying cause or the primary condition.
When is most likely to contact your doctor in case of asthenia?
In the presence of diagnosed associated diseases (see list of associated diseases).
